The Silent Partner (1979): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Silent Partner is a 1979 drama thriller directed by Daryl Duke, starring Christopher Plummer, Elliott Gould and John Candy. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Daryl Duke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- EMC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Silent Partner About?
The premise of The Silent Partner without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A bank teller's impulsive decision to steal $50,000 leads to a dangerous confrontation. His plans are complicated when a clever criminal, posing as Santa Claus, appears to demand the stolen money back. What begins as a daring heist quickly escalates into a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse, putting the teller's life and freedom at risk.
The Silent Partner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- christmas carol
- subway
- police line up
- safe deposit box
- hitchcockian
- battle of wits
- psychotic killer
- evil santa
- tropical fish
- office christmas party
- framed for theft
- house cleaner
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- escalator
- police detective
- bank
- santa claus suit
- phone booth
- key
- fish tank
- sauna
- stolen money
- bank teller
- bank robbery
- shopping mall
- toronto ontario canada
- security guard
- bank manager
- shot in the back
- shot in the chest
- dying words
- ambulance
- telephone terror
- psychopath
- sociopath
- human monster
- barricading a door
- note
- lunch box
- gunfire
- prostitute
- sex in a bathroom
- interrupted sex
- trashing someones home
- honey pot
- cocktail waitress
- pet store
- convertible
- cemetery
- female frontal nudity
- tv news
The Silent Partner Cast
Christopher Plummer leads the cast, with Elliott Gould and John Candy. Directed by Daryl Duke; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daryl Duke
Also Starring in The Silent Partner
· 6 moreMore from Daryl Duke
More films directed by Daryl Duke: Fatal Memories, Tai-Pan, Florence Nightingale and Shadow of the Hawk.
The Silent Partner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Silent Partner 74 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 71% User score
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The Silent Partner Plot Summary
What happens in The Silent Partner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a busy Toronto setting nestled inside the Eaton Centre, a quiet bank teller named Miles Cullen discovers a chilling clue about an imminent robbery. When a mall Santa outside the bank, known as Harry Reikle, holds a “give to charity” sign with handwriting eerily similar to the note he spots, Miles faces a choice: report the danger or keep his own safety and routine intact. He chooses secrecy, and to his surprise, he begins stashing the cash from his daily transactions in an old lunch box instead of the bank’s till, hoping to keep a slim cushion invisible to prying eyes.
Full summary
The whole story of The Silent Partner, scene by scene
The Silent Partner Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Stereo Radio Advert (London, 1978)
How Well Do You Know The Silent Partner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which actor portrays the bank teller Miles Cullen?
Cars in The Silent Partner
19 cars on screen, including the 1970 Triumph TR6 and the 1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
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1970 Triumph TR6 Main role -
1976 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Important role -
1971 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role -
1971 Dodge Sportsman Minor role
The Silent Partner Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “El socio del silencio” and “Parceiro do Silêncio”.
- Also known as
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- El socio del silencio
- Parceiro do Silêncio
- El estafador
- Den tavse makker
- サイレントパートナー
- Sairento patona
- Milczący Partner
- Hämndens ögon
- Sessiz Ortak
- Молчаливый партнер
- L'amico sconosciuto
- Dein Partner ist der Tod
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- A csendestárs
- Testigo silencioso
- Amigo Desconhecido
- L'Argent de la banque
- Σιωπηλός Δολοφόνος
- Мълчаливият партньор
- O Sócio do Silêncio
- شریک خاموش
- 伪善者
- Tichý společník
- 침묵의 동반자
- Milczący Wspólnik
- Testimoni silenciós
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The Silent Partner FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Silent Partner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Silent Partner?
The Silent Partner runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was The Silent Partner released?
The Silent Partner was released on March 16, 1979.
Who directed The Silent Partner?
The Silent Partner was directed by Daryl Duke.
More films by Daryl Duke Who is in the cast of The Silent Partner?
The Silent Partner stars Christopher Plummer, Elliott Gould and John Candy, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Silent Partner rated?
The Silent Partner has 74 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Does The Silent Partner have a post-credit scene?
No. The Silent Partner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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